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KV53 MWW

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,253 mi
Last recorded130,253 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 MWW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 130,253 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated slightly

nearside and offside rear side lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp

Fail 9 Feb 2016 130,253 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust back box deteriorated slightly

nearside and offside rear side lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp

Fail 20 Jan 2016 130,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre High level stop lamp has less then 50% not working

Exhaust back box deteriated.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 120,432 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust centre section rubber mounts missing

Fail 21 Jan 2015 120,432 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust centre section rubber mounts missing

Pass 6 Nov 2013 112,799 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 112,742 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 107,061 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2012 107,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 101,717 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 95,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2009 87,318 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 87,307 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 69,153 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 49,091 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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KV53 MWW is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 96,828 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV53 MWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KV53 MWW is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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